What is the average payout for Medical Negligence in Australia?
A medical professional’s work week can be incredibly taxing. With shifts panning over twelve to thirteen hours a day, the influx of patients and staffing needs means that it’s possible for a medical professional to make the wrong call. For those who have experienced such an incident, Australian law offers the facility of filing medical […]
Building a Strong Case: The Tradesman’s Guide to Compensation Claims
Getting injured at work can have devastating financial and physical consequences and be especially worrying for tradesmen who rely on their physical strength for their jobs. The process for claiming compensation can seem a little difficult at times. The difficulty usually comes with legal jargon and bureaucratic hurdles. For many tradespeople, there may be an incomplete understanding […]
Fighting for Workers: A $1.4M Compensation Win
At United Legal, we love a good challenge—and this case was nothing short of a legal puzzle. Our client, a contractor working for a national construction company, suffered an injury around November 2021. The problem? Pinpointing the exact date of the injury was nearly impossible, and the company’s complex corporate structure made things even trickier. […]
Understanding Birth Trauma Compensation: Your Guide to Claims
Bringing a child into the world is a moment of joy, but unfortunately, not all births go as planned, and sometimes you have to face the issues with the child birth. In result, Birth trauma can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences for both the baby and the parents. In Australia, families who experience […]
Compensation for Shoulder Injuries in the ACT: What You Need to Know
If you suffer from a shoulder injury it can negativity impact your daily life. It also impacts your job. Should injuries, are very painful and can result in restricted movement, and even long-term disability. In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), you are entitled to compensation for shoulder injures. However, the compensation is only given on […]
Birth Trauma & Negligence: Can You Seek Compensation?
Birth trauma can happen to anyone, turning a joyful family event into a traumatic one. Birth trauma can occur due to many factors, but the main reason is medical negligence. If you or someone in your family has experienced birth trauma due to medical negligence, you can get compensation for the trauma. However, you can […]
Workers’ Compensation Payouts in the ACT: A Complete Guide
Workers’ compensation ensures that employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in the workplace receive financial support and medical care. It is a form of insurance which helps employees who suffer from injuries while they are performing their work duties. Workers’ compensation also helps in stress-free recovery. In this blog, you will get all the details […]
Maximising Your Lump Sum Payout: A Claimant’s Guide
A lump sum payout is a rounded-off one-time compensation payout, usually awarded for the case of a worker facing workplace injuries, or total and permanent disability (TPD), public liability or medical negligence. The primary reasons to design a lump sum payout is to cover financial losses, ongoing care needs, medical bills and the impact of […]
Medical Negligence and Birth Injuries: A Guide to Cerebral Palsy Claims
Cerebral palsy is a collective of movement disorders that develop in early childhood. The signs and symptoms for these movements vary among people and could refer to poor coordination, stiff muscles, weak muscles, and tremors. It could affect sensation, vision, hearing and speech. However, it could be caused due to severe medical negligence or accidents, […]
Letter of Demand – How To Get Your Money Back Legally
A Letter of Demand is typically a formal request addressing an outstanding debt. If an individual or company owes you money but hasn’t responded to any of your other requests or invoices, then you can use a Letter of Demand. The debts are usually regarding payment for services, rent, money lent without any supply of […]
Birth Trauma – Filing a Claim & Other Legal Options
The road to parenthood is unique for every parent. Hence, in an attempt to support parents and families after birth-related trauma, the Birth Trauma Association of Australia was established. The Association hosts the Birth Trauma Awareness Week yearly to raise awareness about birth trauma and aims to support affected families. This year, the Birth Trauma […]
Going To Court – How to Write A Character Reference?
A character reference is a legal document – essentially a formal letter – that demonstrates the person’s good character involved in legal proceedings. The writer is usually a person who knows the accused individual and can vouch for them. In Court, a character reference must be clear and specific. The tone and content of the […]
Insane & Sane Automatism – How To Prove It In Court?
When an accused person confesses that their offence was an involuntary occurrence, they raise the defence of automatism. The criminal law covers the defence of automatism, which implies that the Court cannot find an accused individual guilty if the act occurs independently of their will. Automatism, however, depends on the nature of the crime. If […]
Legal Liability – Why Is Your Doctor Negligent?
As one of the most trusted members of society, medical and health professionals owe their patients a ‘duty of care.’ Hence, they have a legal liability to offer that standard of care. However, as we’ve seen in many cases, medical negligence can happen in many medical facilities where patients do not receive the standard of […]
What are the Damages for an Injury?
Personal injury can be defined as any harm done to a person by the acts or omissions of another, whereas damages for personal injury are the monetary benefits that the injured party may claim from the party that they suffered at the hands of, in order to compensate for their pain, loss, or suffering. Physical […]
What does Public Liability Insurance cover in Australia?
Public liability insurance is an older version of general liability insurance which is a sort of business insurance. Public liability insurance helps cover liability claims brought by members of the public, including clients, delivery staff, and guests, against your small business. Although they are comparable, general liability insurance often provides more coverage. Many insurance providers […]
What is a Class Action In Australia?
A class-action lawsuit is a civil case in which numerous individuals file a lawsuit against major corporations. A class-action lawsuit is a collective legal action brought by numerous plaintiffs who have suffered losses, injuries, or psychological distress due to the same accountable party. Do all the claims in class action have to be the same? […]
What is the average payout for TPD?
TPD stands for “Total and Permanent Disability” and is a type of insurance that provides financial support if a person becomes permanently disabled or suffers from a chronic illness that prevents them from working. A person eligible for TPD insurance can receive either a lump sum payment or regular payments, depending on their policy and […]
What is a Common Law Claim?
A common law claim is a legal action based on principles established through judicial decisions. It covers issues related to torts, contracts, and property disputes. In Australia, if you have been injured or suffered a loss due to someone else’s negligence or mistake, you may be entitled to file a common law claim. If successful, […]
What can you do if Workers’ Compensation Claim is denied?
Workers’ compensation claims provide a safety net for employees injured on the job. When a claim is approved, workers are entitled to benefits that cover medical expenses and compensate for lost wages. However, some claims are denied, leaving workers uncertain about their next steps. Before discussing what to do after a claim denial, it’s important […]